"The aggregate score is level now. Real Madrid and AC Milan have combined to give us a wild two-legged goal fest. Both managers have also displayed superb tactical ability in their clash—whether it was Real Madrid targeting AC Milan's right flank today, or AC Milan's adjustments in the second half."
"Yes, Mourinho and Wenger are two of the best managers in the world. There are surely many details in their battle of wits that we can't see. After Nesta joined Wenger's coaching staff as a data analyst, he said in an interview that he had never imagined a manager had to consider so many issues."
"Exactly. A coaching license is only one aspect of it. In reality, managers have far more to think about. You used to be the senior figure in the first team, and a few harsh words could keep the dressing room under control. But once your role changes, being relentlessly tough may not bring good results. We've seen similar cases with Magath and Mourinho. As a manager, you need more patience when communicating with players."
"Casillas's girlfriend escalated the conflict in Real Madrid's dressing room. We're also curious to see how that will end."
Kroos's goal had completely killed off any remaining suspense.
What the Merengues found hardest to accept was that they had played well enough, yet they simply could not win.
Since when had great Real Madrid been reduced to such a position?
Fans who could barely accept even an ugly victory naturally refused to admit that they were no longer the best team in the world.
At that moment, the fourth official raised the substitution board by the touchline.
Alvaro Morata was replacing Benzema.
Seeing the name on the board, CR7 let out a sigh of relief.
He knew leaving now to save